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Alacrity FitzHugh and Hobart FloytSeries

Embark on a thrilling interstellar journey with an unlikely duo at its heart. This series follows a low-level bureaucrat who unexpectedly inherits a vast fortune, forcing him into a perilous quest across the galaxy. Paired with a daring space pilot blackmailed into service, they navigate treacherous cosmic landscapes and complex political machinations. Explore captivating themes of power, obligation, and the unpredictable nature of space exploration.

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  1. 1

    Requiem for a Ruler of Worlds

    • 304 pages
    • 11 hours of reading
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    The story follows Hobart Floyt, a minor bureaucrat who inherits a mysterious fortune from a distant empire. With Earth's government in financial turmoil, Floyt is pressured to retrieve the inheritance. To ensure his success, they blackmail Alacrity Fitzhugh, a bold young spacer, into guiding him on a perilous interstellar adventure. The narrative explores themes of power, obligation, and the unpredictability of space travel as the unlikely duo navigates challenges in their quest.

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    Jinx on a Terran Inheritance

    • 416 pages
    • 15 hours of reading
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    A minor Old-Earth bureaucrat became the surprise inheritor of an interstellar spaceship, but there were a couple of minor problems. The will did not tell Floyt how to find the ship, and someone was trying to murder him and his friend Alacrity Fitzhugh.

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    Fall of the White Ship Avatar

    • 352 pages
    • 13 hours of reading
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    Navigating the challenges of leadership, a captain faces dilemmas that are more complex than those encountered in casual space travel. The burden of responsibility weighs heavily, revealing that the sacrifices required may touch deeply on personal emotions and relationships. This exploration of duty versus personal cost highlights the intricate balance between command and compassion in the life of a captain.

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